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Auto Industry Weighs in Against Murkowski Amendment that Delays EPA Regulation of Stationary Source CO2 Emissions

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However, the amendment raises additional issues that must be considered where complicated and interconnected environmental and legal issues are at stake. It is critical that the national program for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from autos be finalized early next year.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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In sync with its past annual auto studies, AlixPartners continues to predict that US auto sales will climb more slowly, and to a lower peak, than many others are predicting. Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 billion in 2010 profit on a net margin of 4.6% billion on a net margin of 4.3%—things

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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

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The challenges we face here are the modernization of infrastructure, the clarification of legal aspects and the strengthening of Germany as an IT location. The automobile industry, the IT industry, business, scientists and politicians therefore need to join forces.

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Capgemini and Audi launch XL2 joint venture to support digital transformation of auto industry

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Projects of the legally independent entity are to be carried out for Audi. XL2 is designed to enable end-to-end digital manufacturing, covering all central. processes, including production planning, logistics, finance, maintenance, quality and materials management.

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The Auto Industry Emerges From The Tariff War With Just A Flesh Wound

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Plus, Scout's direct sales model draws legal scrutiny from dealers, and Californians vote out Tesla with their wallets.

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Google’s technology campaign for autonomous driving

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Search engine giant Google is looking for partners within in the auto industry to help launch one of the most significant applications of artificial technology over the next several years, the self-driving car. million people/year are killed in auto accidents globally. by Bill Cooke. —Anthony Levandowski. Approximately 1.5

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Volkswagen Group launching major electro-mobility campaign in China; $25B on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG, on the eve of the Auto China motor show in Beijing. 17 Group models already meet the updated legal requirements set by the Chinese authorities to qualify as “especially energy-efficient vehicles.”. earlier post ) and e-Golf ( earlier post ) models. —Martin Winterkorn. billion (US$25.1

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